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Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 09:16

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority operating under the central government, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor" project based in London. The procurement focused on the works category, specifically involving fit-out and electrical services for the exhibition. This open competition, identified as SCM3580M, was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 21st May 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2026, with the contract being signed on the same day. It encompassed various regions across the United Kingdom with the successful bidder being Sam Forster Associates Ltd.

This procurement process, being an open competition, provided significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in construction work for art and cultural buildings, to engage with central governmental projects. The contract value of £488,335 presents extensive business growth potential for contractors equipped to deliver high-quality construction and electrical fit-out services. Companies that possess strengths in delivering value for money, as well as maintaining high-quality standards, were particularly well-positioned to succeed in this competitive proposal scenario. The emphasis on quality (65%) over value for money (35%) suggests a strategic opportunity for firms that excel in craftsmanship and project execution.

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Notice Title

Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of fit-out and electrical services for the Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ede0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£406,946 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alina.enea@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAM FORSTER ASSOCIATES

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